Transponder

Question 1

When should your transponder be on Mode C while on an IFR flight?

Answer 1

At all times if the equipment has been calibrated, unless requested otherwise by ATC.

Question 2

If the aircraft’s transponder fails during flight within Class B airspace, the pilot must

Answer 2

request ATC authorization to deviate from the transponder requirement until clear of the Class B airspace.

Question 3

The aircraft’s transponder fails during flight within Class D airspace.

Answer 3

No deviation is required because a transponder is not required in Class D airspace.

Question 4

In addition to a VOR receiver and two-way communications capability, which additional equipment is required for IFR operation in Class B airspace?

Answer 4

An operable coded transponder having Mode C capability.

Question 5

When an aircraft is not equipped with a transponder, what requirement must be met before ATC will authorize a flight within class B airspace?

Answer 5

A request for the proposed flight must be made to ATC at least 1 hour before the flight.

Question 6

Prior to operating an aircraft not equipped with a transponder is in Class B airspace, a request for a deviation must be submitted to the

Answer 6

controlling ATC facility at least 1 hour before the proposed flight.

Question 7

Which of the following is required equipment for operating an aircraft within Class B airspace?

Answer 7

A 4096 code transponder with automatic pressure altitude reporting equipment.

Question 8

A coded transponder equipped with altitude reporting capability is required in all controlled airspace

Answer 8

AT AND ABOVE 10,000 feet MSL, excluding at and below 2,500 feet AGL